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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1956

Page

5

Mrs Cantwell Visits Mrs King in Roff

Mrs Leroy Cantwell visited Monday with Mrs A B King in Roff.

Leroy Cantwell A. B. King Roff

Mrs W E McCullar Visits with Stanfield and Griffith

Mrs W E McCullar and her sister Mrs Jean Rushing visited Monday with Mrs J S Stanfield and Mrs Arno Griffith for a social gathering.

W. E. McCullar Jean Rushing J. S. Stanfield Arno Griffith

Pink and blue shower hosted for Mrs Earlene Straub in Roff

Mrs Leroy Cantwell helped honor Mrs Earlene Straub at a pink and blue shower held Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Roff Oklahoma.

Leroy Cantwell Earlene Straub First Baptist Church Roff

Guests at Leroy Cantwell home Thursday evening

Thursday evening guests at the Leroy Cantwell home included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell of Lightning Ridge and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Morrison.

Leroy Cantwell Roy Cantwell Lightning Ridge W. J. Morrison Roff

Mrs Earl Stewart and relatives visit in Seminole

Mrs Earl Stewart and her daughter visit with Mrs J S Stanfield, Mrs Alma Dunn and sister Mrs Jewell Garrett of Seminole Texas. Mrs Garrett is a house guest of her sister Mrs Dunn.

Earl Stewart Phyllis Belt Fitzhugh J. S. Stanfield Alma Dunn Jewell Garrett Seminole Tex Garrett Dunn

Mrs Grace Johnson and May Visit At Leroy Cantwell Home

Grace Johnson and May enjoyed a recent visit at the Leroy Cantwell residence with shared TV programs. The occasion highlighted hospitality and family warmth in the community setting.

Grace Johnson May Leroy Cantwell Home

Ada funeral notices Oma E. Jamar attended by Mrs Arno Griffith

Mrs Arno Griffith attended the funeral Saturday in Ada for Oma E. Jamar a cousin by marriage.

Arno Griffith Ada Oma E. Jamar

Mrs Alma Dunn Hosts Daily Visit With Guests

Miss Mary Dunn and Merlene Kinsey of Vaness spent an afternoon with Mrs. Alma Dunn and her houseguest, Mrs. Jewell Garrett.

Mary Dunn Merlene Kinsey Vaness Alma Dunn Jewell Garrett

Tilleys Visit Stratford Sunday Afternoon

Mayberry Tilley and Alonzo Tilley visited Stratford resident J. S. Stanfield on Sunday afternoon.

Mayberry Tilley Alonzo Tilley Stratford J. S. Stanfield

Mrs Grace Johnson and party visit in Roff

Sunday afternoon Mrs. Grace Johnson and May accompanied Mrs. Evert Summers and Joe to Roff to visit in the Walter Simmons home with Mrs. Nettie Hodges Phyllis Roberta and Mrs. Nettie Summers. Mrs Walter Simmons a niece of Mrs Johnson has been in Valley View Hospital but was expected home Monday.

Grace Johnson May Walter Simmons Johnson Valley View Hospital

Visited Monday With Mrs Simmons And Sister

Mrs Walter Simmons and her sister Mrs Bernard Williams were noted as visitors traveling from Houston Texas. The fragment notes their stay and references their connection to the Simmons household.

Grace Johnson May Walter Simmons Bernard Williams Houston Tex

Mrs Cassiday Floyd Haines Guests of Summers

Mrs Albert Cassiday of Fitts town Mrs W D Floyd and baby of Ada and Mrs Virgil Haines of Union Hill were recent guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Evert Summers.

Albert Cassiday Fittstown W. D. Floyd Baby Ada Virgil Haines Union Hill Evert Summers

Ownbeys Visit B B Ownbey Before Arizona Departure

Mr and Mrs Jimmie Ownbey spent several days with his father B B Ownbey before leaving early Saturday for their home in Arizona.

Jimmie Ownbey B. B. Ownbey Arizona

Mrs B B Ownbey at bedside in Tucson Ariz

Mrs B B Ownbey remains at the bedside of her mother in Tucson Arizona where the family is gathered for the illness. The notice cites the ongoing health concern and family support in the Arizona city.

B. B. Ownbey Tucson Ariz

Wolf pups and mother seen at farm pond near Griffiths

Two young wolf pups and their mother were spotted drinking at a farm pond within 200 yards of the Griffiths home. Hounds failed to trail them after a three hour delay amid dry weather.

Alvie Griffith

Parish Guests Share Weekend at Local Homes

Parish families and friends visit relatives during weekend gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence spoke with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden Friday evening. Mrs. Pearl Gray and children visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood of Stratford Sunday.

Ray Dryden Lawrence Frank Dryden Pearl Gray Walter Wood Stratford Glenn and Ruby Dryden

Miller family visits Crowder relatives in Midwest City

Mr and Mrs Troy Miller and Clara spent Sunday with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder in Midwest City.

Troy Miller Clara Bob Crowder Midwest City

Oklahoma City Man Returns Home After Weeks Visiting Kin

Haskell Fox of Oklahoma City spent three weeks visiting relatives in Summers Chapel and nearby areas and returned home Sunday. His sister Cynthia Jo had gone home the week before.

Haskell Fox Oklahoma City Cynthia Jo

Mr and Mrs Jim Kight Visit Daughter in Galey

Mr and Mrs Jim Kight of Galey visited their daughter Mrs Mae Edwards Friday evening reflecting a family gathering in a small community.

Jim Kight Galey Mae Edwards

Ardmore outing with Carson Taylor family and Irene

Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene visited Ardmore on Saturday with their daughter and Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor and their children.

Oscar Carson Irene Ardmore Thomas Taylor

Fort Worth trip for funeral of Mrs Cleverman

Mrs Virgie Pennington and her mother Mrs Jeffie Maddox of Gaar Corner visited Fort Worth Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs Cleverman, sister in law of Mrs Maddox. They returned home early in the week.

Virgie Pennington Jeffie Maddox Gaar Corner Fort Worth Cleverman

Cavener Family Vacation Trip Begins

E. C. Cavener and H. R. visited Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Cavener and their boys Saturday. The Caveners, along with Mr. and Mrs. John Wood and Charles, left Sunday morning for Colorado to spend their vacation.

E. C. Cavener H. R Edmond Cavener Ada John Wood Charles Colorado

Farmers Spend Sunday With Ada Couple’s Parents

Mr and Mrs Lavern Farmer of Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer on Sunday.

Mrs. Lavern Farmer Ada Mrs Lee Farmer

Isaacs Wood Visit Attended by Henson Family

Mr. and Mrs. W N Isaacs and Mrs. Clara Wood hosted visitors Monday. Their guests included Mr. and Mrs. P O Henson and grandson Donnie, along with other unnamed relatives.

W.N. Isaacs Clara Wood P. 0. Henson Donnie

Local families named in community notice

Ollie Tucker of Summers Chapel, Mrs. Clareta Gray and children, Donnie Wilson of Oil Center, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and girls of Galey, and Mrs. Hazel Melton and boys are listed in a regional notice.

Ollie Tucker Summers Chapel Clareta Gray Donnie Wilson Oil Center M. R. Tucker Galey Hazel Melton

Ada Hosts Three Ladies For Thursday Dinner

Mrs. Elma Law, Mrs. Iva Carson, and Irene were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs. Ethel Keef in Ada.

Elma Law Iva Carson Irene Ethel Keef Ada

Farmer Family Visitation Reported Sunday

Bennie Farmer and sons Gary and Elton of Union Hill along with Virgil Farmer and son Gerald Lynn visited Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and their family Sunday, according to local report.

Bennie Farmer Gary and Elton Union Hill Virgil Farmer Gerald Lynn Mrs. Lee

Penningtons and Miss Vasto Pennington Dine with Elmores

Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and sons and Miss Vasto Pennington were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Elmore of Stratford Sunday.

Alfred Pennington and Vasto Pennington Lester Elmore Stratford

Percy Richardson Visits Wayne Farmer in Ada

Percy Richardson of Ada visited Wayne Farmer on Monday evening, sharing time and conversation in the town.

Percy Richardson Ada Wayne Farmer

Duncan visitors greet M D Edwards couple

Mr and Mrs Gene Folsom of Duncan called on Mr and Mrs M D Edwards Thursday.

Gene Folsom of Duncan M. D. Edwards

Visitors from Oklahoma City Tuscaloosa Callon Pennington Home

Mr and Mrs Clyde McReynolds of Oklahoma City and Mrs Norman Grider and son Maurice Doyne of Tuscaloosa Ala visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington. The two women are sisters of Woodrow Harris of Stockton Calif who visited in the Pennington home the past week.

Clyde McReynolds Oklahoma City Norman Grider Maurice Doyne Tuscaloosa Ala Alfred Pennington Woodrow Harris Stockton Calif Pennington

Edwards Family Attends Oklahoma City Camp Meeting

Mr and Mrs M D Edwards and their family attended camp meeting in Oklahoma City Sunday evening and Sunday night noting community worship and faith gathering in the city.

M. D. Edwards Oklahoma City

Alvie Miller and Wayne Farmer Visit W N Isaacs Sunday

Alvie Miller and Wayne Farmer called on W. N. Isaacs Sunday. The visit is noted in local society notices.

Alvie Miller Wayne Farmer W. N. Isaacs

Fisherfolk outing at Isaacs pond yields quiet ranks

Mrs Elma Law and Max, John Law of Ada, and Mrs Iva Carson and Irene were fishing in the Isaacs pond on Wednesday.

Elma Law Max John Law Ada Iva Carson Irene Isaacs Pond

Plum gathering marks morning with two women

Mrs. Lilly Miller and Mrs. Hazel Melton were gathering plums Monday morning.

Lilly Miller Hazel Melton

Revival Near Galey Attended by Drydens

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden attended a revival near Galey on Monday night led by evangelist Armstead Wood from California.

Frank Dryden Galey Armstead Wood California

Ada REA drawing attendees listed for meeting

The Ada gathering for the REA drawing and business meeting included Neal McDonald, Mrs. Lilly Miller, Mrs. Elma Law, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pennington, Mrs. Clara Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb, E. C. Cavener, Mr. and Mrs. John Wood, Mrs. Virgie Pennington and Vineta, Mrs. Iva Carson, Mrs. Pearl Gray, Frank Dryden, Miss Ruby Dryden, Florence Isaacs, and Vasto Pennington.

REA Ada Neal McDonald Lilly Miller Elma Law Alfred Pennington Clara Wood Ray Lamb E. C. Cavener John Wood Virgie Pennington and Vineta Iva Carson Pearl Gray Frank Dryden Ruby Dryden Florence Isaacs Vasto Pennington

Names on the click list include Janie Farmer Glenn Dryden and Lee Farmer

The cick list names three individuals Janie Farmer Glenn Dryden and Lee Farmer. Their inclusion suggests a public notice or roster listing from the local paper.

Cick Janie Farmer Glenn Dryden Lee Farmer

Ada woman spends Sunday with sister and Irene

Mrs. Cora Davis of Ada visited her sister Mrs. Iva Carson and Irene on Sunday in a brief family gathering.

Cora Davis of Ada Iva Carson Irene Cora Davis

Mrs Mildred Clay Returns Home From Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs Mildred Clay came home Saturday evening after spending a week in Oklahoma City with friends.

Mildred Clay Oklahoma City

Latta Man Dave Cummings Calls on Isaacs

Dave Cummings of Latta called on W. N. Isaacs Thursday evening.

Dave Cummings Latta W. N. Isaacs

Mrs Minnie Melton and Son Visit A L Melton Family

Mrs Minnie Melton and her son of Wilson visited Mr and Mrs A L Melton Thursday.

Minnie Melton Wilson A. L. Melton

Oil Center families visit Oklahoma City couple

Florence Isaacs and Doyne along with Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and their children spent Sunday with J A Patton of Oklahoma City, visiting in the Oklahoma home.

Florence Isaacs Doyne Vernon Gray Oil Center J. A. Patton Oklahoma City

Summers Chapel couple visits Drydens Sunday evening

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker of Summers Chapel visited Glenn and Ruby Dryden Sunday evening for an informal call and friendly chat.

Lee Tucker Summers Chapel Glenn and Ruby Dryden

Penningtons and Maddoxes Share Friday Evening Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and Vineta visited Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox of Gaar Corner Friday night.

Milo Pennington Vineta J. E. Maddox Gaar Corner

Mr and Mrs Dryden Visit Tucker Thursday Night

Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden visited Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker on Thursday night in a short social outing.

Frank Dryden Mrs Rance Tucker

Kettlers Visit Asher Guests Of Mrs Mae Edwards

Mr and Mrs W C Kettler of Asher were guests of Mrs Mae Edwards on Monday.

W. C. Kettler of Asher Mae Edwards

Pendley Family Fishing at Isaacs Pond

Rev Pendley of Oil Center and his daughter with Mr and Mrs Ed Haynes and their Dallas children fished at Isaacs pond Saturday morning.

Pendley Oil Center Ed Haynes Dallas Isaacs Pond

Mrs. Elma Law Attends Oma Jamar's Funeral in Ada

Mrs. Elma Law attended the funeral of Oma Jamar in Ada on Saturday, reflecting local mourning and family notices amid community tributes.

Elma Law Oma Jamar Ada

Steven Gray Spends Friday With Isaacs Grandparents

Steven Gray spent Friday with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs, visiting and enjoying family time.

Steven Gray Mrs. W. N. Isaacs

Ada visitors share oil center call

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Law and Max and John Law of Ada visited Mrs. Nancy Newby of Oil Center. Also visiting was Mrs. Florence Wren of Stratford, sister of Mrs. Newby.

J. W. Law Max John Law Ada Nancy Newby Oil Center

Isaacs and Wood Visit Holland Couple at Cushman Corner

Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Mrs. Clara Wood called on Mr. and Mrs. Tude Holland in Cushman Corner, sharing a social visit.

W. N. Isaacs Clara Wood Tude Holland Cushman Corner

Lawton Visitors Find Troy Miller Family Absent

Mr and Mrs Darrell Herrison and family of Lawton visited the Troy Millers Sunday but found everyone gone after preparing themselves some dinner.

Darrell Herrison Lawton Troy Millers

Mrs Frank Dryden Visits With Parents This Week

Mrs Frank Dryden has visited daily over the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs. The brief items note ongoing family visits and daily social routine within the community.

Frank Dryden

Oil Center Resident Jim Magar Reported Ill

Jim Magar of Oil Center is described as not feeling well. No further medical details are provided.

Jim Magar Oil Center Mr. Magar

Mrs Ann Wilson and Children Visit Isaacs Saturday Evening

Mrs Ann Wilson and her children spent a pleasant Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs, enjoying their hospitality.

Ann Wilson W. N. Isaacs

Ada Sale Attended by Mae Edwards and Kight Family

Mrs Mae Edwards attended a community sale in Ada Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Kight of Galey.

Mae Edwards Jim Kight Galey Ada

Clara Wood Visits With Mr and Mrs Dryden Tuesday

Mrs. Clara Wood spent time Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden in their home, sharing conversation and hospitality during the visit.

Clara Wood Frank Dryden

Ardmore Visit Highlights Taylor Carson Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor and family of Ardmore spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson and Irene.

Thomas Taylor Ardmore Oscar Carson Irene

Penningtons Visit Mrs Elmore in Stratford on Friday

Mrs. Lorraine Pennington and Wayland Pennington and Miss Vasto Pennington visited Mrs. Lester Elmore of Stratford Friday.

Lorraine Pennington Wayland Vasto Pennington Lester Elmore Stratford

Mr and Mrs Tom Burch Visit Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer

Mr and Mrs Tom Burch called on Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer.

Tom Burch Mrs Lee Farmer

Crowder Family Visits Midwest City Grandparents

Barbara and Charles Crowder of Midwest City spend a few days with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller.

Barbara and Charles Crowder Midwest City Mrs Troy Miller

Gray Family Dines with Center Residents

Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their family were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Oren Gray in Center Wednesday night sharing a polite visit and a meal with the hosts.

Fred Gray Mrs Oren Gray Center

Mrs Hazel Melton and Edna Hoock Visit Florence Isaacs

Mrs Hazel Melton and Mrs Edna Hoock of Oklahoma City visited Florence Isaacs on Saturday. The gathering included the Meltons and Hoock with Isaacs at her home.

Hazel Melton Edna Hoock Oklahoma City Florence Isaacs

Oil Center visit with the Gray families

Larry and Gary Gray spent Thursday night and Friday with Mike and Rodney Gray of Oil Center.

Larry Gary Gray Mike and Rodney Gray Oil Center

Galev Couple Visits Edwards and Shirley Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Jim Kight of Galev visited Mrs M D Edwards and Shirley on Tuesday reaching out to different neighbors.

Jim Kight Galev M. D. Edwards Shirley

Mrs Mildred Clay Visits Stratford Friends Sunday

Mrs Mildred Clay visited Mr and Mrs E C Clay of Stratford on Sunday evening.

Mildred Clay E. C. Clay Stratford

Family of Lawrence Visits Glenn and Ruby Dryden

The Dryden family hosted visitors from Lawrence on Friday, spending time with Glenn and Ruby Dryden in a local gathering.

Mrs Elma Law and kin bring J W Law home from Sulphur

Mrs Elma Law with Max and Miss Irene Carson traveled to Sulphur on Saturday to bring J W Law back home. He had been working there.

Elma Law Max Irene Carson J. W. Law

Mrs Pennington V In Family Visit To Maddox Home

Mrs Virgie Pennington Vi neta and Mrs Mildred Clay visited Mr and Mrs J E Maddox of Gear Corner Saturday night in a social call.

Virgie Pennington Vineta Mildred Clay J. E. Maddox Gaar Corner

Clergy and locals fish at Isaacs pond incident

Rev Bert Jones Rev Luther Wilson and son Donnie of Oil Center and Haskell Fox were fishing in the Isaacs pond Saturday evening.

Bert Jones Luther Wilson Donnie Oil Center Haskell Fox Isaacs Pond

Weekend Visit From Oklahoma City Relations

Mr and Mrs Bobby Hoock of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her sister Mr and Mrs A L Melton and boys.

Bobby Hoock Oklahoma City A. L. Melton

People Mentioned in Wednesday Morning Call

Neta called on Mrs. Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs Wednesday morning.

Stockton visitors depart after family visits

Mr and Mrs Tom Riley and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Harris with family of Stockton California left for home Thursday morning after spending the past few days here visiting Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and other relatives.

Tom Riley Woodrow Harris Stockton Calif Alfred Pennington

Hightowers Visit Farm Family Parents in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Danny Hightower of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Farmer on Wednesday.

Danny Hightower Oklahoma City Virgil Farmer

Miss Vasto Pennington Visits Ada Hosts

Miss Vasto Pennington was Thursday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Claude Pennington of Ada.

Lorraine Pennington Vasto Pennington Mrs Claude Pennington Ada

Irene Carson Calls On Mrs Pennington Tuesday Night

Miss Irene Carson visited Mrs Alfred Pennington on Tuesday evening in a social call, with local neighbors noting the cordial exchange and courteous greetings between the households.

Irene Carson Alfred Pennington

Mrs Mildred Clay and Vineta Pennington Visit Mayrene Farmer

Mrs Mildred Clay and Vineta Pennington called on Mayrene Farmer Sunday at her home, sharing greetings and notes of friendship.

Mildred Clay Vineta Pennington

Parkins Family Visits Sulphur Area on Friday

Mr and Mrs Hubert Parkins and their daughters from Sulphur spent Friday visiting Lee Farmer.

Hubert Parkins Mrs Lee Farmer

McLish Home Demonstration Club Meets in July

The McLish Home Demonstration Club gathered July 17 in the home economics cottage. Opal Brents led devotion and prayer, Mabel McNeil led singing, new member Ruth Dandris attended, Polly Harden chaired plans for serving and buffet arrangements, gifts were exchanged during the social hour. Hostesses Elsie Weaver and Susan Whitwell served refreshments to members and guests.

McLish Home Demonstration Club Opal Brents Mabel McNeil Ruth Dandris Polly Harden Elsie Weaver Susan Whitwell Charles Kirsch Lucille Howell Sally Shultz Opal Phillips Ruth Landris J. D. Ennis George Driver

Posey Family Visits Brents in Sentinel Home

Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Posey and daughters Sue and Ann visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Brents in Sentinel. Mr. Posey is a brother of Mrs. Brents.

C. G. Posey Sue Ann John Brents Sentinel Mr. Posey Mrs. Brents

Swartz Family Visited Carlton Corbin Sunday

Mr and Mrs Bob Swartz and their children from St Louis Oklahoma visited the Carlton Corbin family on Sunday in a social call near town.

Bob Swartz St. Louis, Okla Carlton Corbin

Corbin visit spans Kansas and Missouri towns

Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Corbin were in Chillicothe Missouri on business and stopped overnight in Everest Kansas to visit Mr. and Mrs. Keith on their return trip.

Carlton Corbin Chillicothe Everest Kan Keith

Swartz family trip notes and medical update

The Swartz family visited St. Joseph Missouri to view the new American Aberdeen Angus headquarters. On returning home they learned their daughter Tony had light appendicitis during a West Coast trip. Tony saw a Tulsa doctor who advised local care. She had surgery Wednesday and was released Friday and is doing well.

Family Supper Gathered in Troy Sherrill Home

Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd and family of Stonewall Mr and Mrs J C Credduck and children of Anson Tex Mr and Mrs Velmar Sanders and boys of Ada Mr and Mrs Homer Jumper and Mary Ellen had supper in the Troy Sherrill home recently.

Coy Byrd Stonewall J. C. Credduck Anson, Tex Velmar Sanders Ada Homer Jumper Mary Ellen Troy Sherrell

Mrs Westmore and Mr Westmore Visit Ada Kin

Mr and Mrs M D Westmore of Ada visited her brother and family Jake Phillips on Sunday for a family gathering in the local area.

M. D. Westmoreland Ada Jake Phillips

Visitors Gather at Clampitts Home Sunday

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Spurgen of Konawa, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Haines of Ada, and Mrs. Ruby Edwards with her son T. P. of Ada, visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Clampitt.

H. N. Clampitt J. T. Spurgen Konawa Sam Haines Ada Mr. Clampitt Ruby Edwards T. P

Mr and Mrs C H Lee Visit Wil son Couple

Mr and Mrs C H Lee visited Mr and Mrs Jim Dorhety of Wilson on Monday. Mr and Mrs Albert Wilson and daughter Kay were in Ada Monday.

C. H. Lee Jim Dorhety Wilson Albert Wilson Kay Ada

Doyle Simmons Returns Home From Parma Visit

Doyle Simmons came back to his hometown after spending two weeks with his brother in Parma Missouri.

Cradducks Stay With Relative as Lonnie Ill in Hospital

Mrs Lonnie Cradduck and Carolyn of Pauls Valley stayed with George Cradduck in Pauls Valley while Lonnie Cradduck is treated at Valley View Hospital. Bertha Wright, Carolyns cousin, also stays there. They moved from Fairfax before Lonnie fell ill and was admitted on Friday July 13.

Lonnie Cradduck Carolyn Pauls Valley George Cradduck Lonnie Valley View Hospital Bertha Wright

Alexanders honor grandson Mickey on third birthday

Mrs L B Alexander and Mr and Mrs Mick OBrien hosted a barbeque supper for Mickey Alexander on his third birthday from Tuesday through Thursday. The event took place at his aunt Mrs Parker’s home in Ada, Dallas Texas was nearby earlier.

L. B. Alexander Mick O’brien Dallas Tex Alexanders Mickey Parker Ada

Mrs. Elease Laxton Moves to O'Neal House North of Harden Post

Mrs. Elease Laxton and her children moved into the Bryan O'Neal house located just north of the Harden City post office after relocating from Lindsay.

Elease Laxton Bryan O'Neal Harden City Laxton Lindsay

Melton Brown Family Takes 10 Day Leave to Visit Kin

Melton Brown and his San Antonio family spent a 10 day leave with Mr and Mrs Calvin Brown. They traveled to Plainview Texas to visit son James his wife and their child then returned home Monday.

Melton Brown San Antonio Calvin Brown Plainview Tex James

Morris Family Visit Ties California Kin to Harris Home

Mr and Mrs Ray Morris and their son Larry Max from California visited part of last week in the home of Mrs Wendell Harris and family, sister of Mrs Morris.

Ray Morris Larry Max California Mrs. Morris Wendell Harris

David Logan Stays With Sister in Chickasha

David Logan spent the past week in Chickasha at the home of his sister Mrs. Bob Thompson and her family.

David Logan Chickasha Bob Thompson

Ada mourns death of O. E. Jamar and remembered teacher

The Ada community mourns O. E. Jamar, a former McLish High School teacher, and recalls his prominence in local life. Mrs. Jamar is noted as his widow and the couple were well known in the area.

O. E. Jamar Ada Jamar McLish High School

Fellowship gathering at Cedarville sponsored by Howry family

A Cedarville fellowship meeting south of Davis brought together young people. The swimming and skating party was sponsored by Joe Howry and Mr and Mrs George Howry and Mr and Mrs Jack Howry.

Peopel Cedarville Davis Joe Howry George Howry Jack Howry

Holdenville Visit Ends With Mother Returning Home

Mr and Mrs E T Boydston and children Darlene and Bob traveled to Holdenville last Thursday to bring his mother home after she had spent the past week with them.

E. T. Boydston Darlene Bob Holdenville

Craddock Family Vacation Stops with Sights in Arkansas

Mr and Mrs J C Craddock and family vacationing here spent Tuesday night with his sister Mrs Dora Jumper. They toured several Arkansas sites on Wednesday before returning to Anson Texas.

J.C. Craddock Dora Jumper Arkanas Anson Tex

Families Visit During Summer Stay With Harris Kin

From Gardenia California Mrs. Betty Moore and her children arrived to stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L R Harris for a month. Also visiting are Dorothy and family of Alabama, John and family of Borger Texas, Ruby Byrd and husband of Cromwell. Jennie Harris the youngest daughter is spending time with relatives.

Gardenia Calif Betty Moore L. R. Harris Dorothy Alabama John Borger Tex Ruby Byrd Cromwell Jennie Harris

Reunion Moments Highlight Family in Tulsa and Lake Jackson

A family gathers during a free hour from work at the parents’ home to enjoy a reunion. Two sons Henry and his wife of Tulsa and Jim with family from Lake Jackson plan to join later, strengthening kinship ties.

Henry Tulsa Jim Lake Jackson

Visit from Wichita Family Includes Moore Children

Mr and Mrs E E Schneider hosted over the weekend for a visit from Mr and Mrs Jack Moore and their Wichita Kansas children.

E. E. Schneider Jack Moore Wichita, Kansas

Ada Visitors Call on Homer Jumper Family

Mr and Mrs Velmar Sanders and their boys from Ada visited the Homer Jumper home Saturday night for a short call in the evening dash indicating friendly neighborhood hospitality.

Stevenses Visit Norman for Weekend and Ada Funeral

Mr and Mrs Ray Stevens of Norman visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J L Delaplain. Mrs Stevens and Mrs Delaplain attended the Ada funeral of O E Jamar on Saturday.

Ray Stevens Norman J. L. Delaplain Stevens Mrs. Delaplain Ada O. E. Jamar

Pattons Tour Oklahoma City for Mole Removals

Mr and Mrs W E Patton and Frank and Judy visited Oklahoma City last week to have two moles removed from Frank's face.

Barber shop adds new front porch in Seminole visit

Roger Wright of Seminole visited with Harold and Lee Jackson at the barber shop as a new front porch was announced.

Roger Wright Harold and Lee Jackson

Ada Girl Visits Grandparents. Trip to Sulphur

Janice Newcomb of Ada spent two weeks with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Brents. Saturday afternoon the group visited Sulphur with Janice and Kay Wilson swimming and skating while the women watched.

Janice Newcomb Ada John Brents

Barnes Family Visit With Campbell Parents

Jerald Barnes and his sons visited Mrs. Campbell and her husband Mr. Cecil Campbell in Oklahoma City last week to spend time with their grandparents.

Jerald Barnes

Ardmore trio visiting grandfather Claude Bland

Etta, Jimmy and Sy Hines Jr. of Ardmore are spending a few days with their grandfather, Claude Bland.

Etta Jimmy and Sy Hines Jr Ardmore Claude Bland

Reeds Sell North Town Property to Bennett Duo

The George Reeds sold their north town property to H. C. Bennett. The Reeds already moved after purchasing land in Ada, while the Bennett family hails from Connerville.

George Reeds H. C. Bennett Reeds Ada Bennetts Connerville

Davis Families Attend Dinner Gathering Across States

Mr and Mrs Rastus Davis of Tupelo and Mr and Mrs Richard Davis of Longview Texas were dinner guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Ab Davis.

Rastus Davis Tupelo Richard Davis Longview, Texas Ab Davis

Rev and Mrs Max Philp Visit Oklahoma City

Rev and Mrs Max Philp with their children were in Oklahoma City Friday indicating a church or community visit. The family’s presence suggests a local engagement or event in the city.

Max Philp Oklahoma City

Crabtree family visit at Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs John Ray Crabtree visited his uncle John Crabtree at Valley View Hospital on Sunday afternoon. John Crabtree is a patient and scheduled for surgery in about three weeks.

John Ray Crabtree John Crabtree Valley View Hospital

Barrick and Harden Family Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Don Barrick and Nola hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Harden of Pontotoc. The gathering included local relatives and friends and reflected a warm family visit.

Don Barrick Nola Kenneth Harden Pontotoc

Maloy Rites Held In Seminole For Illinois Brother

Mr and Mrs D W Maloy attended the funeral of Paul Maloy in Seminole Illinois services were held Saturday afternoon Sunday School and church services were well attended Sunday.

D. W. Maloy Mr. Maloy Paul Maloy Illinois Seminole

Longview Family Visits for Maloy Funeral

Mr and Mrs Wilson Jones and daughter Gloria of Longview Texas visited brother D W Maloy on Saturday night for the funeral of Paul Maloy.

Wilson Jones Gloria Longview Tex D. W. Maloy Paul Maloy

Revival Services At Stonewall Assembly of God Church

Revival services are held each evening at 8 p.m. at Stonewall Assembly of God Church with children’s services at 7 30 led by Pastor F J Flowers and Evangelist J F Foster. Everyone is invited to attend.

Stonewall

Johnston Family Visit With Cordie Davis This Week

Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston and daughter Mary Sue spent time with Cordie Davis her sister on Wednesday visiting relatives and sharing news in a family gathering with relatives.

Jake Johnston Mary Sue Cordie Davis

Cousins Visited Cookeville Ada Resident Tuesday

Talbert Thompson of Cookeville Tennessee and Mrs Ellen Cantwell of Ada visited with their cousin Mrs Cordie Davis on Tuesday.

Talbert Thompson Cookeville, Tenn Ellen Cantwell Ada Cordie Davis

Oklahoma City Family Guests Friends and Relatives

Mr and Mrs Junior Cannon and their children of Oklahoma City are here visiting with friends and relatives.

Junior Cannon Oklahoma City

Visitors to Troy Reed Home Include Relatives From Ashland and Oklahoma City

Those who visited in the Troy Reed home last Sunday were his parents Mr and Mrs Other Reed a sister Arlie a brother Odus all of Ashland a sister and family Mr and Mrs Junior Cannon and children of Oklahoma City a brother and family Sgt and Mrs Vernon Reed and children of Iowa Sgt Reed has a 30 day leave and will return to Korea after his furlough.

Troy Reed Other Reed Arlie Odus Ashland Junior Cannon Oklahoma City Vernon Reed Iowa Sgt Reed Korea

Davis helps father remodel Stone Wall house this week

Arvel Davis assists his father W. J. Davis of Stone wall in remodeling their house during the current week. The project involves interior improvements and general renovation work.

Arvel Davis W. J. Davis Stonewall

Ashland visitor Arlie Reed hosts Reed family this week

Miss Arlie Reed of Ashland visits with her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Troy Reed this week, staying with the family and sharing time together.

Arlie Reed Ashland Troy Reed

Pontotoc Couple Visits Mrs Annie Rose

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jordan of Pontotoc visited Mrs. Annie Rose on Friday in a local social call.

Clarence Jordan Pontotoc Annie Rose

Visit Ties Lula Family Across Ada Hospital

Mary Sue of Lula and her sister Mrs Arvel Davis spent Sunday evening visiting a cousin Carr Thompson in Valley View Hospital Ada. The report notes family gathering and hospital location.

Jake Johnston Mary Sue Lula Arvel Davis Carr Thompson Valley View Hospital Ada

Mrs Carmie Treas Visits Arvel Davis Home

Mrs Carmie Treas of Ahloso visited Arvel Davis on Sunday afternoon. They spent the afternoon eating watermelon and reminiscing about old school days.

Carmie Treas Ahloso Arvel Davis

Two Old Schoolmates Reunite in Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs. Hagler visited Mrs. Annie Rose in Oklahoma City on Friday. The pair, former classmates from Blue Mound School, expressed happiness at reconnecting and sharing memories during their visit.

Oklahoma City Annie Rose Hagler Mrs. Rose Blue Mound

Maloys Visit Friends in Roff on Sunday

Mr and Mrs D W Maloy called on friends in Roff Sunday. Mrs Maloy formerly resided in Roff.

Ada Visitors: Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis Call on Cantwells

Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis visited Joe and Ellen Cantwell in Ada Sunday morning, sharing time together in a neighborhood social call.

Mrs Arvel Davis Joe and Ellen Cantwell Ada

Reed Family Shares Ice Cream After Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Reed and their sons Jimmie and Donnie visited Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Stephens Saturday evening and enjoyed eating homemade ice cream.

Troy Reed Jimmie Donnie B. M. Stephens

Visit by Hegar family to Arvel Davis household

Mrs. Flora Hegar and her son Bob with granddaughter Kay Holloway called on the Arvel Davis family Monday delivering greetings and meeting relatives.

Flora Hegar Bob Kay Holloway Arvel Davis

Visit to Louie Moshier Home Ends With Ice Cream

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Loman visited the Louie Moshier home Saturday night and they all enjoyed eating homemade ice cream.

Roy Loman Louie Moshier

Ice treats spark in hot dry weather

In the heat a craving for cold drinks and homemade ice grows. Residents seek refreshing options as temperatures stay high and dry across the region.

Mo Shier Family Visit in Wichita This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Louie Ray Moshier of Wichita Kansas visited in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Louie Moshier this weekend.

Louie Ray Moshier Witchita Kan Louie Moshier

Mrs Ruth Stephens and Mrs Minnie Malov Visit

Mrs Ruth Stephens and Mrs Minnie Malov called on Mrs Cord ie Davis Friday morning, leaving a brief social visit note in the local column.

Ruth Stephens Minnie Malov Cordie Davis

Mrs. B M Stephens Visited Edd Stephens Home

Mrs. B M Stephens visited in the Edd Stephens home at Pecan Grove Monday afternoon.

B. M. Stephens Edd Stephens Pecan Grove

Cordie Davis Spends Afternoon With Mrs Fay Loman

Cordie Davis spent Monday afternoon in the company of Mrs Fay Loman, sharing time and conversation in a casual visit.

Cordie Davis Fay Loman

Westview Sunday Attendance and Family Visit Notes

Sixty nine attended Sunday School at the Westview Baptist Mission with forty four at Training Union. Chris and John Earl Levick, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Levick, spent last week with Grandmother Bennett in Lawton.

Westview Baptist Mission Training Union Chris John Earl Levick Granville Levick Bennett Lawton

Linda Jo Cantrell with Nelson family in Oklahoma

Linda Jo Cantrell has spent the past two weeks with the Nelson family. She is from Miami Oklahoma.

Linda Jo Cantrell Nelson Family Miami Okla

Pickett Man Bob Webb Stays With Smokey in Ada

Bob Webb of Pickett has been staying with his brother Smokey Webb in Ada while working there.

Bob Webb Pickett Smokey Webb Ada

Webster family daughters visit Fort Worth church services

Daughters of Mr and Mrs Leon ard Webster of Fort Worth spent the weekend in town and attended services at Westview Church where their father serves as pastor.

Leonard Webster Ft. Worth Westview

Vacation Bible School Begins August 6 at Westview Mission

Vacation Bible School at Westview Mission begins August 6 after a summer postponement due to the building program. Some new classrooms are in use and all spaces will be ready by opening day. All children are invited to attend.

Westview Mission

Shaw family attends services with Nelsons at Southwest Church

Mr and Mrs Dewain Shaw and Denise spent Sunday with the Nelsons and attended church at the Southwest Church of Christ in the local area.

Neals and Williams Visit Cement Property in Stone Home

Mr and Mrs J C Neal and Leonard Williams bought a place at Cement and spent Wednesday in the Stone home. Linda Williams is spending the summer with her sister.

Rumors Hintat Redding Event in November

Dewain and Denise Shaw visited Dewain's parents Mr and Mrs Joe Shaw on Sunday afternoon amid circulating chatter about a forthcoming redding in November.

Redding Dewain Denise Shaw Mrs Joe Shaw

Nelson Family Hosts Monday Visits At Home

Mrs. Colby Nelson and Donna with Mar gie and Thoms Roy spent Monday at the Nelson residence. Mrs. Odus McGalliard and Kay along with Jackie and Butch visited the Nelsons that morning.

Colby Nelson Donna Margie Thoms Roy Nelson Odus McGalliard Kay Jackie Butch Nelsons

Mrs Henry Visits Sister Mon

Mrs Henry visited her sister Mrs Fike on Monday.

Jake Henry Kenneth Fike

Mrs Keith Visits Mrs Cruce Nolen Friday Night

Mrs Keith visited Mrs Cruce Nolen Friday night, according to a brief social note. The item records a friendly social call between two local residents.

Mrs. Keith Cruce Nolen

Drennan Couple Lead Voters to Polls in Heat

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Drennan organized voters to the polls on Tuesday despite high temperatures, demonstrating active civic participation in the local election.

Glenn Drennan

Mrs Keith Visit and California Kin Call on Weekend

Mrs. A. E. Nolen visited Mrs. Sadie Keith Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Garrett from Compton Calif visited his sister Mrs. Kenneth Fike and family Friday.

A. E. Nolen Sadie Keith Vernon Garrett Compton, Calif Kenneth Fike

Mrs Nolen and Mrs Fike Visit Ada Mother

Mrs Rose Nolen and Mrs Helen Fike visited Mrs Ballard in Ada. This brief social item notes the visit by two residents, highlighting local social ties and community activity.

Rose Nolen Helen Fike Mrs. Nolen Mrs. Ballard Ada

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Hart News Mers Fittstown News Edna Buttrill Doyle Simmons Parma Lester L. Luton Union Valley Mr. and Clarence Hagler Mrs. Maloy J. C. Nelson Amy Ruth and Sara Webster Clifford Harrell Anita Nolen Alma Bottoms First National Gwe Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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